Biomimicry! by Blake Williams https://padlet.com/emilyblake1926/Biomimicry No more blind spots! en-us 2019-02-19 18:35:11 UTC 2026-02-28 19:13:35 UTC hello@padlet.com Organism- Meerkat emilyblake1926 https://padlet.com/emilyblake1926/Biomimicry/wish/332870059 A vital, clever, and amazing weasel-like animal that is a member of the mongoose family. They are either found in the desert or South Africa. Remember the character Timon from The Lion King? That is a meerkat! Most meerkats live in underground burrows in large groups of up to 40 individuals called a gang or a mob. For meerkats, there isn’t just safety in numbers—there’s also companionship. ]]> 2019-02-19 18:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyblake1926/Biomimicry/wish/332870059 Problem: emilyblake1926 https://padlet.com/emilyblake1926/Biomimicry/wish/334658072 Our eyes can only see so much. Humans have peripheral vision that only reaches so far. It would be nice to have the ability to clearly see what is beside you without having to turn your head.

]]> 2019-02-25 01:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyblake1926/Biomimicry/wish/334658072 Adaptations emilyblake1926 https://padlet.com/emilyblake1926/Biomimicry/wish/334658633 1. Meerkats have dark circles under their eyes to protect them from the harsh sunlight. An idea for an invention would be sunglasses to block the sun's radiation.
2. They have a clear protective membrane around the eye that shields them from dirt while digging. An idea for an invention would be goggles to shield from foreign objects entering the eye.
3. They have long, horizontal pupils that give them a wide range of peripheral vision. An idea for an invention would be mirrors attached to sunglasses to see further beside you and behind you.
4. They have ears that close to keep out the sand while at work. An idea for an invention would be earplugs to keep unnecessary things wanting to enter the ear.

Adaptations found from: https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/meerkat 
]]> 2019-02-25 01:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyblake1926/Biomimicry/wish/334658633 How can this help humans? emilyblake1926 https://padlet.com/emilyblake1926/Biomimicry/wish/334668008 1. This adaptation would allow humans to see in the daylight without having to use sunglasses. 
2. This adaptation could prevent humans from getting particles in their eyes like bugs, dust, eyelashes, etc. 
3. This adaptation gives humans the ability to have a stronger eyesight that reaches further. 
4. This adaptation would be beneficial for humans to have when swimming to keep out the water.  ]]> 2019-02-25 01:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyblake1926/Biomimicry/wish/334668008 Prototype 1 emilyblake1926 https://padlet.com/emilyblake1926/Biomimicry/wish/334668056 2019-02-25 01:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyblake1926/Biomimicry/wish/334668056 Prototype 2 emilyblake1926 https://padlet.com/emilyblake1926/Biomimicry/wish/334668151 2019-02-25 01:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyblake1926/Biomimicry/wish/334668151 Prototype 3 emilyblake1926 https://padlet.com/emilyblake1926/Biomimicry/wish/334668163 2019-02-25 01:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyblake1926/Biomimicry/wish/334668163 Invention emilyblake1926 https://padlet.com/emilyblake1926/Biomimicry/wish/334695365 2019-02-25 04:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyblake1926/Biomimicry/wish/334695365